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AP57 ABF

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 ABF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,673 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working rea fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rea number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,664 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached rear both n/s o/s anti -roll bar links worn [broken] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,539 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,998 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 48,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 30,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,735 miles

exhaust corroded

front exhaust heat sheild clamps broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,422 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 26,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AP57 ABF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP57 ABF registered?

AP57 ABF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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